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Why the Defence Research and Development Organisation's financial reforms could become as decisive as the next generation of weapons.

22 July 2026

Col MV Shashidhar

Explore how DRDO's DFP-2026 financial reforms aim to accelerate defence innovation, reduce bureaucratic delays, and strengthen India's military preparedness...

Beyond Headlines

Beyond Monuments: How Bihar is Using Tourism to Create Jobs, Empower Villages and Rewrite Its Story

22 July 2026

Pallavi Priya

From artisan villages and eco-tourism to heritage conservation and destination branding, Bihar is transforming...

Features

Powering India's Resource Security Through Responsible Mining

21 July 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

GMDC has demonstrated that mining can be technologically advanced, environmentally responsible and socially...

UPSC Stories

CSE 2025 AIR 562 Nitesh Chose India Over an American Dream and Reached Civil Services After Six Attempts

21 July 2026

Bhakti Kothari

UPSC CSE 2025 AIR 562 Nitesh's inspiring journey from a small village in Madhya Pradesh to IIT Bombay,...

Features

Rainwater Conservation: A Decision That Can Alter a Destined Disaster

21 July 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

In this thought-provoking opinion piece, Malviekaa S Babbar argues that India must make rainwater harvesting...

Must Read

Inside LBSNAA: Why IAS Probationers Fail Exams and How It Affects Their Careers

10 July 2026

UP Governor Anandiben Patel Pulls Up IAS Officers Over Scooty Scheme Rules, Says ‘I Am Tired of Bureaucracy’

10 July 2026

Who Is IFS Pooja Kumari Jha? Young Diplomat Who Objected to Incorrect India Map at Dhaka Seminar

10 July 2026

Videos

IPS Rajeev Krishna: The Engineer Who Rose to Lead Uttar Pradesh Police as DGP

18 July 2026

Bhakti Kothari

How IFS Piyusha Jagtap Is Changing Conservation Through Stories, Communities and Compassion | Video Interview

17 July 2026

Bhakti Kothari

How Uttar Pradesh Is Preparing Its Youth for the AI Revolution

10 July 2026

Pallavi Priya

PSU News

BPCL Q1 FY27 Results: Revenue Jumps 23% to ₹1.59 Lakh Crore, Company Reports ₹3,962 Crore Loss

22 July 2026

BCCL Q1 FY27 Results: Revenue Falls 3.6%, Company Reports ₹68 Crore Loss; Production Drops to 6.56 MMT

22 July 2026

Union Bank of India, OSBC Launch Customized e-Collection Solution to Boost Digital Payments in Odisha

22 July 2026

NCL Signs 10-Year Agreement with IOCL and HPCL to Ensure Reliable HSD Supply for Mining Operations

22 July 2026

Leadership Updates: SJVN Appoints Arti Kujur as Independent Director for Three Years

22 July 2026

SECL Plants 3.20 Lakh Saplings in a Day, Builds Bilaspur’s First Miyawaki Forest for Greener Future

21 July 2026

AAI and SAIL Renew Rourkela Airport Agreement to Boost Air Connectivity and Odisha’s Regional Growth

21 July 2026

PNB Signs MoU With National Housing Bank to Offer Exclusive Home and Vehicle Loans to NHB Employees

21 July 2026

Defence News

Explained: Why India Is Considering the Su-57–S-400 Combo After F-35 Hurdles

22 July 2026

Indian Army and IIT Madras Sign MoU to Accelerate Defence Research and Innovation

22 July 2026

Indian Coast Guard Fleet Expansion 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the 200-Ship Fleet Plan

22 July 2026

Indian Navy Launches Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi with 26 Countries Participating

22 July 2026

Judiciary News

Big Relief for CLAT 2027 Aspirants: No Last-Minute Changes to Exam Pattern

22 July 2026

Supreme Court Disruption Case: Lucknow University Suspends Students, Orders Campus Ban

22 July 2026

Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2026: Top 5 Changes Proposed by the Bar Council of India

22 July 2026

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Delhi Police Action During CJP Student Protest; CJI Surya Kant Says 'Don't Waste Our Time'

22 July 2026

CSR News

WCL Partners with Narayana Institute Nagpur to Provide Free JEE Coaching Under Project TARASH

18 July 2026

REC Limited to Set Up 20 Smart Classrooms in West Bengal Government Schools, Benefiting 1,500+ Students

17 July 2026

REC Foundation Signs MoA for RO Water Systems in Delhi Schools, Supporting Healthier Futures for 8,000 Students

17 July 2026

NTPC Strengthens Goa Healthcare Services with 19 Emergency Medical Vehicles Under CSR Initiative

14 July 2026

Opinion

Features

Why the Defence Research and Development Organisation's financial reforms could become as decisive as the next generation of weapons.

Col MV Shashidhar

Features

Rainwater Conservation: A Decision That Can Alter a Destined Disaster

Indian Masterminds Bureau

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Civil Services Day: CARTOON OF THE WEEK

Beyond Bureaucracy

Rising Devotee Footfall Calls for Smarter Temple Management

4 July 2026

Yash Chaturvedi

From the chaos of stampedes to AI-powered surveillance and predictive planning, India's temples are gradually...

India’s Health Shift: NFHS-6 Show Gains in Access, Gaps in Outcomes, and Emerging Risks

3 July 2026

Yash Chaturvedi

NFHS-6 reveals India has made significant gains in maternal care, immunisation, nutrition, and health...

From 73 Kg to Peak Fitness: How Chhattisgarh IAS Awanish Sharan Rebuilt His Body, Health and Mind Through Relentless Discipline

30 June 2026

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

2009 batch IAS officer Sharan transformed his body and health through discipline, strength training,...

UPSC Stories

CSE 2025 AIR 562 Nitesh Chose India Over an American Dream and Reached Civil Services After Six Attempts

21 July 2026

Bhakti Kothari

UPSC CSE 2025 AIR 562 Nitesh's inspiring journey from a small village in Madhya Pradesh to IIT Bombay,...

Why So Many UPSC Aspirants Fail Despite Studying So Hard

20 July 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

Many UPSC aspirants mistake attending lectures for preparation, but the examination rewards independent...

Sanjay Bagali and Deekshith N UPSC IFS 2025

How Trust, Teamwork and Persistence Helped Two Friends Crack UPSC IFS 2025

17 July 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Read the inspiring UPSC IFS 2025 success story of Deekshith N (AIR 14) and Sanjay Bagali, whose friendship,...

Social Media

Odisha IPS Officer Calls for Accountability, Says Indians’ Conduct Abroad Could Affect Visa Policies

1 June 2026

‘Visa Rules Getting Tougher’: IPS Officer Arun Bothra Warns Against Indians’ ‘Uncouth’ Behaviour Abr...

IIT Roorkee Alumnus and IFS Officer Himanshu Tyagi Explains Why Tigers Sleep 16–20 Hours a Day

9 May 2026

“Tigers Understand Calorie Math Better Than Humans,” Says 2020-Batch IFoS Officer Himanshu Tyagi

“We Will Pay a Heavy Price”: IFS Officer Warns as Bengaluru Faces Unusual Heat

28 April 2026

Bengaluru Heatwave Sparks Concern as IFS Officer Flags Deforestation and Urbanisation Impact

Book Reviews

IAS Divya Mittal's New Book 'The Crafted Genius' Offers a Complete Blueprint to Crack UPSC Civil Services Exam

How IAS Divya Mittal's New Book 'The Crafted Genius' Offers a Complete Blueprint to Crack the UPSC Civil Services Exam

19 July 2026

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

From building the right foundation in school to mastering the interview, IAS officer Divya Mittal's first...

How Giants Revives Sumi Naga Mythology Through an Extraordinary Coming-of-Age Tale

18 July 2026

Yauvanika Chopra

Blending Sumi Naga mythology, coming-of-age storytelling and profound reflections on truth, courage and...

Success, Silence and Self-Discovery : Kartikeya Vajpai’s Debut Novel Explores the Journey from Stardom to Selfhood

11 July 2026

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra

A cricket superstar loses everything before discovering his true self. A powerful tale of ego, redemption...